Events
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JOIN US – Millburn
Thursday, September 17th @ 6:30pm: Jan Balakian
The Twilight Swim
On September 17th, author Jan Balakian will be at THE BOOK HOUSE with her novel The Twilight Swim.
About the Book:
When an Armenian American niece and aunt head to NYC on the niece’s birthday, they get stuck in Fort Lee traffic, leading the niece to convince her aunt to swim across the Hudson River at twilight. They must return to New Jersey in time for the Armenian blessing of the soul, the Hokehankist, of their Great Grandmother. On their odyssey, they encounter other swimmers with big life problems that become the source of life lessons, and they also confront their own fears.
Saturday, September 19th @ 11:00am: Kelly Dennis
Serving Success: How to Thrive in Corporate America, Inspired by a Waitress
On September 19th, author Kelly Dennis will be at THE BOOK HOUSE with her book Serving Success.
About the Book:
In Serving Success, Kelly Dennis delivers a memorable, and highly practical blueprint for success in Corporate America, drawn from one of the most demanding training grounds of all: the restaurant floor. From navigating relentless dinner rushes to building a career in engineering and corporate leadership, she reveals how the habits forged in service can become your greatest professional advantage. Packed with relatable stories, sharp insights, and the five-part SERVE framework, this book shows you how to stand out, earn credibility, read the room, create value, and build systems that set you apart in any workplace.
Saturday, September 26th @ 1:00pm: Cindy DeFuria
Until Love Finds Us
On September 26th, author Cindy DeFuria will be in store with her book Until Love Finds Us.
About the Book:
A contemporary later-in-life romance centered around second chances, emotional healing, and finding love when you least expect it. Set around the Jersey Shore, the story follows Melanie, a woman rebuilding her life after heartbreak, and Jack, a successful hotel owner searching for something real and meaningful beyond wealth and status.
Thursday, October 1st @ 6:00pm: Sparrow Social Club Pop-Up
Mahjong & Manuscripts: HK Mahjong, books celebrating the Asian diaspora, drinks, light bites + fun vibes
Bring your #mahjongcrew to play, enjoy drinks, and light bites at this special event. Discounted tickets for pairs. Seats are limited, so please reserve today!
Sparrow Social Club was founded by four lifelong friends living in New Jersey who share a love for culture, connection, and time spent with the crew around the mahjong table.
Please reserve your tickets here and check out sparrow-socialclub.com for more details!
- This is a paid event. Please refer to the flier for details
JOIN US – Long Branch
Wednesday, September 2nd @ 5:00pm: Guy Scarpelli
Confessions of a Fallen Catholic Schoolboy
On September 2nd, Guy Scarpelli will be at THE BOOK HOUSE in Long Branch.
About the Book:
Confessions of a Fallen Catholic Schoolboy is a deeply personal memoir recounting New Jersey native Guy Scarpelli’s religious upbringing, incredible professional success, and his journey coming back from rock bottom.
Saturday, September 12th @ 5:00pm: Frank Leonardo
Broken Brilliance
Frank Leonardo will be in store on September 12th with his novel Broken Brilliance.
About the Book:
An engineering student, Ben, discovers a strange drawing online he can partially understand, drawing him into researching the historical link between genius and madness — and to the possibility that the source lies within the human brain itself. A novella exploring the line between breakthrough and breakdown.
Sunday, September 13th @ 2:00pm: Ravenna Gemignani
Lodi & Parmar’s Sweet Treat
Ravenna Gemignani will be at THE BOOK HOUSE on Sunday September 13th with her children’s book, Lodi & Parmar’s Sweet Treat.
About the Book:
Lodi & Parmar’s Sweet Treat is about two little critters that have to bake a sweet treat for the Home Harvest Celebration. Along the way, the critters learn about teamwork, bravery, and gratitude.
Sunday, September 20th @ 12:00pm: Kim Kiss
The Dresser
On September 20th, Kim Kiss will be at THE BOOK HOUSE for a reading and book signing.
About the Books:
In 1980s New York, deep inside Saks Fifth Avenue’s Studio Services and Bergdorf Goodman, Kimberly Kiss was at the center of it all—dressing actors, assisting legendary costume designers, and stepping into a world few ever get to see. From last-minute fittings to long days behind closed doors, she worked with some of the biggest names in film as they transformed into the characters we would come to love. But the real story isn’t just about the clothes. It’s about what happens in the fitting room-when the doors close, the racks roll in, and the image slips away.
Wednesday, September 30th @ 6:00pm: Terry Hyams
Men in Bras
On September 30th, Terry Hyams will be at THE BOOK HOUSE for a reading and book signing.
About the Books:
Set in New York’s garment industry in 1959, Men in Bras is a sweeping historical novel about two determined dreamers whose courage, determination, and compassion reshape lives, challenge convention, and leave an unforgettable mark on everyone around them. Filled with unforgettable characters, humor, romance, family, ambition, and hope. Men in Bras is a story about the power of believing in an idea—and in each other.
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